Wise Up Productions

08/12/2024

Rest in Peace Ángel Salazar🙏 “Chi Chi get the Yayo” Hotel Scarface

08/08/2024

Edward James Olmos will be in front of my lens next month! Can’t wait!

08/07/2024

When the director of the biggest event in Miami requests a promo video from WiseUpProductions, the proper answer is “Yes, sir”

08/06/2024

Big Shout Out and Thank You to the young Mixed Martial Arts Star (Mr. Hicks) for lending his talent. First time filming and he was a natural. Hope you have a fantastic school year!

08/06/2024

BTS pics. Filming at the legendary Lanier High School. Big thanks to everyone who volunteered their amazing talent (especially those two young superstars !!) Much Love and God Bless

08/05/2024

Straight out of Los Angeles. Erika Leslie and Richard Ewell Razzle Dazzle the crowd at Eastdale Mall with their amazing routine (1980)

08/03/2024

The fireplace that used to be in this location when our home was originally constructed (1800s) was removed during a remodel several years ago (before we purchased the property) the mantel (left) is original to the home and has witnessed families who arrived on horseback and drew water from the well, to electric vehicle’s and indoor plumbing. Today, she was safely removed and replaced with Mrs. Wise’s on going decor project (right) The original mantle will be placed in another room.

08/03/2024

I can literally smell this picture, feel that Miami, Dade county breeze, and hear I95 (Miami radio station) playing “Cars” by Gary Numan and “Betty Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes. The pool of my youth. Oh, 305, see you soon❤️

08/02/2024

Looking through the door that was once attached to the Kozy Kitten Club, you’re witnessing the demolition of an entire block of Montgomery history (1992) Look at the Pekin Theatre with its sad expression, she knows her name is next on the ex*****on list. This area (present day) is behind the RSA Activity Center (Lawrence Street) The historic buildings on the opposite side were demolished as well (a parking deck was constructed on that site)

08/02/2024

Montgomery, Alabama's Pekin Theatre (demolished, 1992)

08/02/2024

Montgomery history. What a treasure. Images of the Pekin Theatre's projection room before the building was demolished. The establishment permanently closed in 1985. I'm fascinated by all the live performances and films that took place within these walls through the years. Just like older theatres in New York City (in the 70s and early 80s) the Pekin became a predominantly "Kung Fu" Theatre. That's right, a Martial Arts Cinema House right here in the Gump. Sadley, the structure was demolished in 1992.

08/01/2024

Murdered?? Actor Steven Bauer (driver’s seat) with 18 year old Tammy Lynn Leppert (standing) and actor/comedian Ángel Salazar (front passenger seat) getting ready to film the scene from Scarface where Tammy’s character walks up to the Chevrolet Impala and has a conversation with Mr. Bauer (Manny) Tammy would later have a mental breakdown on set and (because of her condition) was sent home. Not long after that incident, she would vanish, and never be seen again. The television show Unsolved Mysteries covered her story and to this day, she’s still listed in the national Center for missing and exploited children.

08/01/2024

Some of you are old enough to remember when Mr. Dennis Johnson was the band director at Capitol Heights Junior High School, before he took over at Lee. HANDS DOWN one of the best percussionist I've ever witnessed. Listen, if he would've auditioned for any popular/major top 40 band back in the day, he would have made millions. As a matter of fact, when I was in 7th grade, I asked him if he ever thought about it. His response was only a smile. We begged him to "throw down" on the drum set for us, and on the last day of school, he did it. It was nothing short of amazing. Neil Peart (drummer for 'Rush') would've taken notes. This image of Mr. Johnson was taken in 1980 when he was a member of the Spirit of Atlanta.

07/31/2024

rings 'n things (Eastdale Mall, 1977)

07/30/2024

Pam Smith and Leroy Parker (Florida Department of Law Enforcement Crime Analyst) use a probe rod to check for soft ground in an attempt to locate Adam Walsh's remains at mile marker 126 (Florida Turnpike) Adam's h^&d was found at mile marker 130 (1981). That spot is now mile marker 174 (present day)

07/30/2024

Looney's Skating Rink, 2016.

07/30/2024

Eastdale Mall, 1989.

07/30/2024

Tommy Shaw (not that Tommy Shaw, lol) and Cassy Durham share a laugh and couple skate, Tina Dee’s sharpens her skills. This crew is getting in some practice for the Americana on Ice Show. (Eastdale Mall Ice Skating Rink, 1980/Montgomery, Alabama)

07/30/2024

Montgomery, Alabama. Ice Skating Rink (Eastdale Mall, 1982) Members of Eastdale ice-skating club (Alan Smith, Judy Bishop and Eileen McQueeney) Also, seven year old Kelley Gilliland puts on a routine.

07/28/2024

07/25/2024

Eastdale Mall Ice Skating Rink, 1989.

07/24/2024

Back in 1987, Ms. Gracie Price discussed her 19 years of waiting tables at Chris’ Hotdogs.

07/22/2024

Can't wait to hang out with Joaquim de Almeida at the reunion in Miami. After his TV Debut on Miami Vice (portrayed the evil Nico Arroyo in the Episode "Bought and Paid For") his career took off! (loved him as 'Bucho' in Desperado) Derek, your work ethic deserves a Golden Globe! Not only did you travel to Portugal to meet with Mr. Almeida, he quoted  his famous lines for you! WiseUpProductions is ecstatic to be a part of this event!

07/22/2024

Horrified onlookers witness the screams and sounds of breaking glass as 25 people lose their lives in the Dale's Penthouse fire (February 7, 1967)

07/20/2024

Images Frozen in Time. A haunted empty/dead/abandoned D Image in the old Montgomery Mall. The children you see in the left behind photos are all adults now.

07/20/2024

While hanging out at Sous La Terre, artist Zakee Safeeullah (right) creates a portrait of Jean McDonnell and Bill Floyd (left, 1988)

07/20/2024

Lagoon Park BMX Track (1987)

07/19/2024

The tragic death of Scott Drake at Club DV8.

In January of 1993, Howard "Rick" Wooley entered Club DV8 with a packed out dance floor of over 600 people. Fog machines blowing, Dj spinning and lights flashing. What no one knew, is that Howard had a loaded handgun in his pocket.

Auburn University student and Decatur native Scott Drake was asked to be the designated driver for his group of friends that were headed to the club that evening.

While on the dance floor, Howard's gun fell from his pocket and discharged. The round struck Scott in the head and he immediately dropped to the floor. Howard, in a panic, fled the club and drove back to his home in Phenix City. Tragically, Scott was transported to Baptist Hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

Howard was charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide (Class A Misdemeanor) and was sentenced to one year in the Montgomery County Jail and ordered to pay $9,000.00 in restitution.

07/18/2024

Matthew Perry in Montgomery, Alabama with Professional Wrestler "Nightmare Danny Davis" (WCOV, 1988) Matthew promoting "Boys Will Be Boys" and Danny advertising the Continental Wrestling Federation. While in Montgomery, Matthew would travel to Rockola Cafe' (located in Stratford Square at the time, 1988) and sign autographs.